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Hi Brent:
Thanks for the input. No, there never was any thought of a "controller argument".. Not sure where that came from as I thought that I made it perfectly clear that I made the decision to takeoff. The tower offered me a choice of "takeoff or clear the runway" The correct answer was to clear the runway. I made the wrong decision.
You asked what rotation speed I used. I used 65 knots per the POH; although I have not always been satisfied with that number. I have done some experimenting with higher rotational speeds but have not come up with any firm number yet. I fly mostly from KTCY which is at sea level.. When I rotate at 65 knots the aircraft then has to accelerate nose high until it starts to fly. Using a higher rotational speed does increase takeoff roll and subjects the gear to higher rotational speeds but would reduce the nose high acceleration period. (which is uncomfortable). I guess that there are pros and cons here but I am reluctant to stray very far from the POH. It might be beneficial to hear what other L-IV drivers are using for a rotation speed. Anyone care to comment?????
Brent: Thanks for your thoughts. Appreciate it. Bill Hogarty
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